Paul McShane determined to put hole in Hull's promotion drive

Reading skipper Paul McShane wants to help put the brakes on the promotion drive of former club Hull when he returns to the KC Stadium tonight for the first time since leaving in the summer.

McShane made over 130 appearances for Hull before heading to the Madejski Stadium on a free transfer in July, but insists there will be no room for sentiment as managerless Reading bid to halt a three-game losing run against the third-placed Tigers.

“I was there for six-and-a-half years, so I know a lot of people up there,” the 29-year-old Irish international defender said. “I’m looking forward to seeing everyone, but we’re there for one reason: That’s to try to win the game. Hopefully we can do that.